FPL announces plan to build the world's largest solar-powered battery and drive accelerated retireme

[OKIsItJustMe]

http://newsroom.fpl.com/2019-03-28-FPL-announces-plan-to-build-the-worlds-largest-solar-powered-battery-and-drive-accelerated-retirement-of-fossil-fuel-generation

FPL announces plan to build the world's largest solar-powered battery and drive accelerated retirement of fossil fuel generation
- Innovative modernization plan will replace a pair of aging natural gas power generating units with clean and renewable energy, saving FPL customers more than $100 million while eliminating more than 1 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions
- The FPL Manatee Energy Storage Center's battery system is projected to have four times the capacity of the world's largest battery system currently in operation
- Charged by an existing, co-located FPL solar power plant, the planned battery storage center will increase the predictability of solar - extending its benefits even when the sun is not shining

Mar 28, 2019

JUNO BEACH, Fla., March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Power & Light Company, one of the nation's cleanest energy companies, today announced a plan to build the world's largest solar-powered battery system – four times the capacity of the largest battery system in operation – as part of an innovative modernization plan that will accelerate the retirement of two fossil fuel generation units.

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[PeeJ52]

1. Fake News! Preddident tRump says the lights go out when the sun goes down with solar power.

Make America Grape Again!

[MaryMagdaline]

2. Exciting if true

[OKIsItJustMe]

3. FPL announces plans for the largest community solar program in the U.S.

http://newsroom.fpl.com/2019-03-13-FPL-announces-plans-for-the-largest-community-solar-program-in-the-U-S

FPL announces plans for the largest community solar program in the U.S.

- FPL SolarTogether, subject to approval by the Florida Public Service Commission, would allow customers to directly support the expansion of solar energy in Florida and receive credit on their bills for the savings generated
- FPL SolarTogether is expected to build 20 solar power plants, comprising 1,490 megawatts over the next two years, making it the largest community solar program in the United States

Mar 13, 2019

JUNO BEACH, Fla., March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today filed a proposal with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) for a new community solar program that would offer FPL customers the opportunity to directly participate in Florida's transformation to a world leader in solar energy.

Through this voluntary program, participating customers will help accelerate the cost-effective growth of solar in Florida by subscribing to a portion of new solar power capacity, and in return, they will receive credits that are expected to reduce their monthly bills over time.

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[Florida Bull]

4. Great news!

I am happy FPL is switching toward green energy.

It is probably smart too. Many Floridians are on a fixed income or working in a low-wage service job, so lower rates help. And, sea level rise from Clinate Change might reduce the number of available customers for utility companies in Florida.

I hope the transition happens!